Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion uses specialized crystals to effectively exfoliate your skin to help your complexion appear smoother and more youthful. At the Family Health & Wellness Center by Dr. Singh in Las Vegas and Pahrump, Nevada, AJ Singh, MD, and Johnathan Maxham, DO, provide expert microdermabrasion services at their Las Vegas office to promote healthy, vibrant skin. Call the Family Health & Wellness Center by Dr. Singh office or request a microdermabrasion consultation online today.

What is microdermabrasion?

During a microdermabrasion session, a special instrument provides medical exfoliation to your skin. The hand-held device has fine crystals or a diamond tip. When gently applied to your face, it removes old, dead skin cells to reveal a fresh layer of skin.

The deep exfoliation you experience with microdermabrasion stimulates your skin’s collagen production, a major protein that adds strength and elasticity to your skin. In your youth, your skin produces a lot of collagen, but as you age, production naturally decreases. 

Stimulating collagen production with microdermabrasion restores youthful volume, improves skin laxity, and evens out irregular skin texture.

Professional microdermabrasion at the Family Health & Wellness Center by Dr. Singh provides results that aren’t possible with at-home exfoliation. You get noticeably rejuvenated, glowing skin following a session.

What are the benefits of microdermabrasion?

Even if you have a great at-home skin routine, microdermabrasion can help. The exfoliation enhances your efforts and allows any products you’re using to give you maximum benefit.

The benefits microdermabrasion offers to your skin’s health and appearance include:

• Smoother skin texture
• Less fine lines and wrinkles
• More even skin tone
• Improved look of age spots and blackheads
• Reduced appearance of acne scars
• Less hyperpigmentation

Microdermabrasion can shrink oversized pores, too. It’s a good alternative to chemical peels, especially if you have sensitive skin.

How do I prepare for microdermabrasion?

Before recommending microdermabrasion, your provider completes a skin exam and asks about your treatment goals. Let them know if you’ve undergone past cosmetic procedures and if you have allergies or underlying medical conditions.

In the days leading up to treatment, your provider may ask you to avoid direct sunlight, tanning creams, and waxing. You might also need to stop using certain skin products, like exfoliating creams and masks.

On the day of your procedure, wash your face thoroughly and don’t wear any makeup.

Does microdermabrasion hurt?

Microdermabrasion offers a deep level of exfoliation, but most patients find it quite tolerable and virtually painless. Lasting just 30 minutes, it can be described as feeling like a facial massage.

You won’t need to schedule any downtime following microdermabrasion. You may have slight redness following treatment and must be diligent about applying sunscreen as your skin is temporarily extra sensitive to the sun’s rays.

To experience the deep exfoliation of microdermabrasion for yourself, call the Family Health & Wellness Center by Dr. Singh office, or request an appointment online today.